Edward Thebaud
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Edward Thebaud was an American merchant.
Edward Thebaud was born in Beekman Street, New York City, in June, 1798 the son of Joseph Thebaud
who was an agent of the French East India Company
. When very young he was sent to the Moravian College
, at Nazareth, Pennsylvania, for his education. Upon attaining his majority he found an ample fortune awaiting him. Being, however, of industrial habits, and wishing to lead a mercantile life, he entered as clerk in G.G.&S. Howland, the leading commercial house in Pennsylvania. He made several voyages as supercargo; and upon severing this connection formed a partnership with his father's old clerk, under the firm name Bouchaud & Thebaud, later Thebaud Brothers
which continued in great prosperity for many years. In 1826 he withdrew from the house, retiring to his estate near Morristown
.
In 1823 Thebaud married Emma de Boisaubin, the daughter of the exiled French nobleman, Vincent Boisaubin. They had twelve children by this marriage, including Leo G. Thebaud, a founding student and instructor of Seton Hall University
.Upon the death of his father-in-law in 1834, Thebaud moved to New York, having purchased a mansion known as LeRoy Place
in Bleecker Street
, where he lived for many years, though he retained a country seat at Morristown. He resumed business with his old partner, which continued until the retirement of the former in 1850. In this year he admitted his eldest son as partner, the firm now being Edward Thebaud & Son. Thebaud retired from mercantile life in 1858, leaving his interests in the hands of his two sons (another son having in the meantime been received as partner), the firm name being changed to that of Edward Thebaud's Sons.
Soon after his retirement, Thebaud with his wife and daughter visited numerous relatives in Europe. Upon his return he occupied his mansion situated at Madison, later known as Thebaud Place. He died in his eighty-sixth year at his homestead and was buried in St. Vincent's cemetery. He was much respected by his fellow citizens, who attended his funeral in large numbers and caused the town flag to be lowered in this honor.
Edward Thebaud was born in Beekman Street, New York City, in June, 1798 the son of Joseph Thebaud
Joseph Thebaud
Joseph Thebaud was an agent of the French East India Company, and later in about 1792 founded Thebaud Brothers, a commission house in New York City...
who was an agent of the French East India Company
French East India Company
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in colonial India....
. When very young he was sent to the Moravian College
Moravian College
Moravian College a private liberal arts college, and the associated Moravian Theological Seminary are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, in the Lehigh Valley region.-History:...
, at Nazareth, Pennsylvania, for his education. Upon attaining his majority he found an ample fortune awaiting him. Being, however, of industrial habits, and wishing to lead a mercantile life, he entered as clerk in G.G.&S. Howland, the leading commercial house in Pennsylvania. He made several voyages as supercargo; and upon severing this connection formed a partnership with his father's old clerk, under the firm name Bouchaud & Thebaud, later Thebaud Brothers
Thebaud Brothers
Thebaud Brothers a noted New York commission house from c1792 until its collapse in 1907. Thebaud Brothers was founded c1792 by Joseph Thebaud, a French-born agent for the French East India Company. From 1862 until its collapse in 1907, Thebaud Brothers was a leading importer of Henequen fiber...
which continued in great prosperity for many years. In 1826 he withdrew from the house, retiring to his estate near Morristown
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 18,411. It is the county seat of Morris County. Morristown became characterized as "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the...
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In 1823 Thebaud married Emma de Boisaubin, the daughter of the exiled French nobleman, Vincent Boisaubin. They had twelve children by this marriage, including Leo G. Thebaud, a founding student and instructor of Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
.Upon the death of his father-in-law in 1834, Thebaud moved to New York, having purchased a mansion known as LeRoy Place
LeRoy Place
LeRoy Place is the former name of a block of Bleecker Street between Mercer and Greene Streets in New York City.-History:This was the street in New York where the first palatial "winged residences" were built. The effect was accomplished by making the central houses taller and closer to the street,...
in Bleecker Street
Bleecker Street
Bleecker Street is a street in New York City's Manhattan borough. It is perhaps most famous today as a Greenwich Village nightclub district. The street is a spine that connects a neighborhood today popular for music venues and comedy, but which was once a major center for American bohemia.Bleecker...
, where he lived for many years, though he retained a country seat at Morristown. He resumed business with his old partner, which continued until the retirement of the former in 1850. In this year he admitted his eldest son as partner, the firm now being Edward Thebaud & Son. Thebaud retired from mercantile life in 1858, leaving his interests in the hands of his two sons (another son having in the meantime been received as partner), the firm name being changed to that of Edward Thebaud's Sons.
Soon after his retirement, Thebaud with his wife and daughter visited numerous relatives in Europe. Upon his return he occupied his mansion situated at Madison, later known as Thebaud Place. He died in his eighty-sixth year at his homestead and was buried in St. Vincent's cemetery. He was much respected by his fellow citizens, who attended his funeral in large numbers and caused the town flag to be lowered in this honor.